ELATERITES

Noun

elaterites

plural of elaterite

Source: Wiktionary


ELATERITE

El"a*ter*ite, n. (Min.)

Definition: A mineral resin, of a blackish brown color, occurring in soft, flexible masses; -- called also mineral caoutchouc, and elastic bitumen.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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According to Guinness World Records, the largest coffee press is 230 cm (7 ft 6 in) in height and 72 cm (2 ft 4 in) in diameter and was created by Salzillo Tea and Coffee (Spain) in Murcia, Spain, in February 2007. The cafetiĆØre consists of a stainless steel container, a filtering piston, and a superior lid.

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